Conveyancing Assistant

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Salary Package: £25000 - £30000 per annum
Location: Abingdon, England
Consultant: Kathy Rusher
Posted: 14/11/2025

Description:

Berry Recruitment is currently seeking a highly motivated and professional Conveyancing Assistant to join a well-established organisation based in Abingdon.

This position is ideal for individuals with experience in law or property who are looking to apply their skills within a forward-thinking law firm.

Role: Conveyancing Assistant

Salary: £25,000 – £30,000 Per Annum

Location: Abingdon

Hours: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Full time / Permanent 35 hours

Key Responsibilities of the Conveyancing Assistant:

• Supporting the existing completions team to deliver a high standard of completions work including but not limited to:


• Handling all aspects of the deal after exchange up to completion


• Land Registry matters


• Liaising with mortgage companies


• Management company liaison


• Knowledge of SDLT submission process


• Carrying out registrations for the busy team which include complex applications e.g., first registrations, lease extensions, removal of notices alongside straightforward transfers


• General administration including but not limited to drafting completion statements, producing letters and documents which utilise case management and IT systems


• Dealing with client enquiries


• Receiving instructions, ordering searches, requesting redemption figures


• Proactive diary management including making appointments, prioritising and arranging meetings


• Processing daily emails, post and voice messages on behalf of the fee earner


• Filing, photocopying, cheque requests, faxing, dead filing, DX & post preparation


• Meeting with clients face to face, to help administer and progress matters as instructed by the supervising solicitor


• Providing clients with updates in relation to the day-to-day relevant matters via phone, email and face to face


• Ensure high quality communication with the company’s internal teams and individuals


• Reporting faulty equipment / software to appropriate parties


• Attending relevant team meetings


• Participating in other activities and projects; flexibility as required


• Carrying out any other reasonable task that may be requested by the supervising solicitor

About you:

• A well-organised and flexible person


• A person who can be proactive and work under pressure


• An efficient and effective administrator


• Excellent attention to detail


• Strong written and oral communication skills


• Takes responsibility for their own work


• Ability to deal with competing priorities and meet deadlines


• Shows understanding of client’s needs and tailors service appropriately


• Calm and confident team player with good interpersonal skills

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification we have listed. If your experience looks a little different but you think you can role; value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!"

For more information and to apply, contact the Oxford branch of Berry Recruitment – 01865 777733 or click 'Apply Now' to submit your application.

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Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.